News

Latest news about leisure and culture

• 

  23 June 2026

  Be part of history in Stockport and volunteer for the Tour de France

  The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is set to bring world class cycling to Stockport, and we’re looking for local people to help make it unforgettable.

• 

  17 June 2026

  Town centre welcomes 'rare' artwork under Merseyway bridge

  The artwork has been created in partnership with Groundwork Greater Manchester, the council and GMCA

• 

  11 June 2026

  More than just books: Stockport libraries become part of borough wide Live Well network

  Residents will now be able to access information, advice and support from every Stockport library as part of a new borough wide network of Live Well spaces.

• 

  9 June 2026

  Stockport Market continues renaissance with new traders and a packed programme of summer events

  The market has become a flagship example of Stockport's wider transformation

• 

  3 June 2026

  New Stockroom exhibition celebrates Alan Boyson, the artist behind Merseyway’s iconic screens

  A new exhibition celebrating the life and work of Stockport-born sculptor Alan Boyson opens at Stockroom on Thursday 18th June.

• 

  27 May 2026

  Bramall Hall secures £1 million funding boost

  The funding will support upgrades to the Hall, one of the best‑preserved timber‑framed manor houses in the country.  

• 

  19 May 2026

  Stockroom celebrates first birthday with packed weekend of events

  A year of creativity, connection and community spirit - and now one giant birthday celebration, Stockroom is turning one, and everyone’s invited

• 

  21 April 2026

  Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift full route revealed, world‑class cycling set to roll through the heart of Stockport

  A landmark moment for Stockport as the confirmed 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift route brings Stage Two through the borough on Saturday 31 July.

• 

  13 March 2026

  Stockport’s transformation has culture at the heart – we’re asking you what’s next

  What do you love about culture in Stockport? Share your ideas and help shape the borough’s cultural future.

• 

  11 February 2026

  Stockport retains Purple Flag Accreditation for thriving evening and night time economy

  Purple Flag aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 5pm and 5am.